Earthquake details

Friday, December 16, 1966 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Nepal on Friday, December 16, 1966 at 20:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (Nepal - NP), about 59.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.825 and latitude 29.563.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 24.9 km
Coordinates 29.563, 80.825
UTC time 1966-12-16 20:52:18.510
Location Dhangadhi
Country Nepal (NP)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1966-12-16

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